RE: New to couponing

We are glad to have you here. AFC is a wonderful place and offers immense resources, but it can be overwhelming. That is especially true if you are new to couponing as well. I thought these links might help you get settled in a little easier:

If the strange abbreviations make your head spin I recommend you check out the acronyms. To find your stores feel free to look here. Also, this is a great section called Couponing 101 to better understand coupons, and for help in understanding how AFC works check out AFC 101. To get a handle on the basics please read my beginners post here, and it can also be found in the Couponing 101 section. If you are specifically on the hunt for printable coupons check out this printables area. We aren't only about coupons here - come and play around in daily stop for chit chat and such.

Remember Couponing is a marathon not a sprint. Extreme is on TV, not in reality. Take your time, have patience, and read. Don't expect miracles the first day. Please don't hesitate to jump on in and explore AFC. We are glad to have you.

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Amy - mom to 4 kids, Army wife, nursing student, and coupon addict

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Hi! The Front Door has 3 helpful subdivisions: the Welcome Mat, AFC 101 and Couponing 101. The Welcome Mat sticky is helpful in learning your way around AFC. At AFC 101 and Couponing 101 you can post your questions and learn by reading questions posted by others. You will find helpful stickies for beginners at both AFC 101 and Couponing 101.

To find the posts about the stores where you shop, click on the word "Forum" in the blue line at the top of the page.

To print a coupon go to Printable coupons . Under description, enter the coupon that you are looking for and click submit. In the search results, click the description of the coupon that you want to print. In the popup, click the printer icon.

To see if a coupon you are looking for has been posted FSOT in the database, go to the Coupon Database. Under description, enter the coupon that you want and click submit. In the popup, click the magnifying glass. Under FSOT, click a person's name. Then Click Send PM and type in your trade offer. At the bottom of your message click Send PM.

To join a train that is accepting riders or to post that you would like to join a train go to the Coupon Train forum. To ride a train, you need a Wishlist.

To make your Wishlist go to the Wishlist forum. On the top left Click on New Thread. When you have completed your list, at the bottom of your list click Submit New Thread. The sticky at the top of the page explains how to link your Wishlist to your name. To edit your Wishlist, click Wishlist next to your Avatar. Go to the bottom of your Wishlist and click edit. Make your changes, click save at the bottom of your post. Wishlist, ISO, and FSOT links can facilitate trading.

To understand the Acronyms and Terms used as a substitutes for words look way down on the left at the bottom of the page for the link.

A thread is a new post that initates a topic to which others can respond. To begin a thread click the new thread button on the left at the top of a page. To subscribe to a thread, in the dropdown menu under thread tools, click "Subscribe to this Thread." If you select the "No Email Notification," when there is a new post in the thread, it will be noted in your Settings.

Tags are key words in your thread. They can be helpful to others when searching by topic. They are not required; but they can be added before you submit your thread. Also they are used when you add a coupon to the database.

To thank someone for a post that you liked or found helpful click the "thanks" button at the bottom of a post. To reply to a specific post, click "quote" under their post.

to AFC!

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RE: New to couponing

Joining AFC was a great choice
We have the friendliest and most helpful members!

If you have a question for the AFC-Team, you can use the Contact-Us option.

Have a great day!!!

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